$549K Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit Over October 2024 Data Breach
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed July 1, 2026
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You received a data breach notification letter from Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (DATS) regarding the October 2024 breach
- Your personal information — such as your name, contact details, Social Security number, or health/treatment records — was potentially exposed in the breach
- You were a current or former patient or client of Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services whose data was stored in the affected systems at the time of the breach
- You are a U.S. resident whose information was compromised as part of this specific October 2024 security incident
How Much Did It Pay?
The total settlement fund is $549,000, which will be distributed among all eligible claimants. Individual payout amounts will depend on the number of valid claims submitted — the more people who file, the smaller each share may be. Specific per-person dollar amounts have not yet been publicly confirmed. In addition to any cash payment, class members may also be eligible to receive medical data monitoring services, which can help detect if your sensitive health information is being misused. This type of protection can be especially valuable given the sensitive nature of drug and alcohol treatment records. Final payout details will become clearer as the settlement process moves forward.How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Confirm you qualify — review the eligibility details above for the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (DATS) settlement.
- File by September 24, 2026 — this is the current claim deadline. Mailed claims must be postmarked by this date, and Class Action Buddy ships claim forms with a 7-day mailing buffer to help ensure on-time delivery.
- Have your proof ready — this settlement requires proof of purchase (receipts, card statements, or photos). Check the official form for what qualifies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the $549K Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit Over October 2024 Data Breach?
The deadline to file a claim was Sep 24, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
How much can I receive from the $549K Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit Over October 2024 Data Breach?
The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to $5,000. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.
Did I need documentation for the $549K Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit Over October 2024 Data Breach?
Yes — this settlement required supporting documentation, and the official claim form set out what counted.
What was the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services data breach?
In October 2024, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (DATS) experienced a data breach that exposed the personal and potentially sensitive medical information of patients and clients. A class action lawsuit was filed as a result, and the company has agreed to a $549,000 settlement to compensate those affected.
Do I need my breach notification letter to file a claim?
Having your notification letter is the strongest proof of eligibility, and you should hold onto it if you received one. However, proof requirements for this settlement have not been fully confirmed yet. It's a good idea to gather any relevant documents — including the letter, records of your relationship with DATS, or evidence of harm — before filing. Class Action Buddy can help guide you through what's needed.
Is my drug or alcohol treatment history now public because of this breach?
The breach may have exposed sensitive health information related to substance abuse treatment, which is protected under strict federal privacy laws (including 42 CFR Part 2). While this settlement does not mean your information is publicly available, the exposure is serious. The settlement includes medical data monitoring to help detect and respond to any misuse of your information.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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